One time after wasting way too much time in a job getting a hose clamp off, I thought to myself, 'I bet they make a really cool tool that would make this a piece of cake.' They do. Here it is.
For hose clamps that are right in front of you, these work fine, but it's sometimes just as quick to use normal pliers. However, for difficult to reach hose clamps, like on lower radiator hoses, heater hoses, etc., these make a huge difference. It's easy to waste 10 minutes trying to get a stubborn hose clamp off when you can't get to it with normal pliers. With these, you simply turn the ends to the correct angle, slip these pliers down there, squeeze, maybe shoot the clamp with some silicone spray to get it to slide more easily, and take it right off. No swearing, no removing other things to get a better angle, just 30 seconds of drama free work.
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what the round head one is for, but I mostly just use the other one. I've used the round one for smaller spring clamps, but maybe there's a type of clamp that I don't see much where the round one is perfect. Even if you only use one of these most of the time, this is still a great deal.
| Manufacturer | Drake Off Road Tools |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 4502 |
| Item Weight | 0.035 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 9.1 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | 4502 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Red |
| Material | Metal |
| Pattern | nail pliers |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Volume | 1 Milliliters |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Usage | Locking |
| Included Components | Pair of Clamp Pliers |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | One (1) year limited warranty |
